Category: Community (Warminster)

Topics about organisations and activities in Warminster.

Plank’s Dairy (Pensworth), Warminster, Announces Price Increase For Milk

Friday 10th August 2012

A notice from Plank’s Dairy at Woodcock Road, Warminster ~

Dear Customer,

I am sure you have seen in the media that British farmers are under extreme financial pressures due to a fall in the price of dairy commodities and a rise in the cost of production.

Following involvement from the National Farmers Union, there has been a significant increase in the price of milk paid to farmers, from the milk processors,  in order to protect our dairy industry.

Pensworth, being a traditional family business fully supports any initiative which maintains milk supply from our farmers, and ensures continuity of supply of British milk.

As  a result of these increases, we find it necessary to increase the price of our milk by 3 pence per pint, and 5 pence per litre. All 500ml long life milk and flavoured milks will also increase by 3 pence per unit. These increases will be effective from Thursday 16th August.

I realise that no increases are welcome in the current economic climate, but trust you understand our need to support our valuable dairy industry, and that you will continue to purchase your milk via the doorstep delivery service.

Yours faithfully,
Gideon Bishop
Sales Director.

Matches With History For H&SVCC

Thursday 31st May 2012

The fixture list for Heytesbury & Sutton Veny Cricket Club includes a couple of matches during June 2012 with historical connections.

They will play a Twenty20 match against Heytesbury Legends XI at the Heytesbury Park Ground on the evening of Friday 1st June 2012, commencing at 6.00 p.m. This promises not only some spectacular cricket but also a barbecue and a bar. This is the first of a number of activities taking place in Heytesbury during the Diamond Jubilee weekend.

On Sunday 24th June 2012, Heytesbury & Sutton Veny Cricket Club will play their annual match against the Australian High Commission Cricket Club. This will be held at the Alexander Memorial Field, at Sutton Veny, and play will commence at midday.

Spectators and supporters, of all ages, will be welcomed at both matches.

Folk Duo At Three Horseshoes. Chapmanslade

Belshazzar’s Feast, who were nominees for Best Duo Award in the BBC Radio Folk Awards 2010, are in concert at the Three Horseshoes public house, at Chapmanslade, BA13 4AN, on Thursday 24th May 2012, starting at 8.00 p.m. There is no entry fee but donations will be appreciated in aid of Harry’s Hydro charity (a hydrotherapy pool in Frome for disabled people). The pub will be open for business as usual.

Town Council Expresses Sadness Over Death Of Former Councillor Joan Main

Wednesday 23rd May 2012

The Town Clerk, Heather Abernethie, on behalf of Warminster Town Council, has made the following written announcement ~

Mrs Dorothea Joan Main
It is with sadness that Warminster Town Council has heard the news that retired Councillor, Joan Main, has passed away.

Joan came to Warminster in 1946 but did not get involved in local politics until 1970. She stood as a candidate for the Conservative Party and was duly elected to the Urban District Council. In 1973 she was elected onto Wiltshire County Council and remained there until 2005. She was elected Chairman in 1995–1996 and was Chair of the Education Committee from 1979 to 1985.

She was also elected onto the old West Wiltshire District Council, and was elected Mayor of Warminster on three occasions: 1977–1978, 1987–1988 and 2003–2004. She served local government for 40 years before she decided to retire.

With her interest in the arts, Joan introduced the biannual festival to Warminster and remained a founder member of the Wiltshire Music Centre in Bradford on Avon, where she chaired the fundraising committee.

In the town, health remained one of her chief concerns. She helped to start the Family Planning Clinic at the Avenue Health Clinic in the mid 1960s and was heavily involved in trying to save Warminster Hospital. Along with Veronica Burden she fought hard in saving Beckford from closure; a case that went all the way to a judicial review in the High Court.

Additional voluntary work included being a governor at Kingdown, Dauntsey and Warminster Schools and a long-term member of the NSPCC committee.

Joan will have been known by many within the town of Warminster for her active involvement in the community on a range of topics. Our condolences go out to her family and she will be remembered with respect and fondness for the hard work and dedication she gave to the community.

Old Verlucian Amanda Is 40 Today

Saturday 19th May 2012

Amanda de Cadenet (daughter of the racing car driver Alain de Cadenet), celebrates her 40th birthday today. Amanda is a former pupil of Warminster School, at Church Street, Warminster.

The Old Verlucian (as former Warminster School pupils are known) became the co-presenter of The Word and Big Breakfast television shows, before becoming an actress, starring in films Four Rooms, Allison Anders, Fall, and Brokedown Palace. She also worked for several magazines including Spin, Harper’s Bazaar, and Jane.

From 1991 to 1997 she was married to John Taylor, the bassist with Duran Duran, with whom she had a daughter called Atlanta. In 2006 Amanda married Nick Valensi, the guitarist with The Strokes. Amanda and Nick are the parents of twins.

Amanda has also added photography to her talents. In 2010 Amanda photographed the American reality TV star Kim Kardashian for the cover of the 22nd of November issue of People magazine, when they profiled Kim for her thirtieth birthday.

Thomas And Florence Sweeney ~ Rest In Peace

A gravestone at St. John’s Churchyard,
Boreham Road, Warminster,
photographed by Danny Howell
on the afternoon of
Monday 30th April 2012.

The inscription reads:

Precious
Memories of a
Beloved Husband
and Father
Thomas Sweeney
Died 8th March 2000
Aged 88

Florence M.
Sweeney
1.10.1919 – 18.6.2005
A Wonderful Wife, Mother
and Grandmother
Rest In Peace

Gravestone For Some Members Of The Smith Family At St. John’s Churchyard, Warminster

A gravestone at St. John’s Churchyard, 
Boreham Road, Warminster,
photographed by Danny Howell
on Monday 30th April 2012.
The inscription reads:

In loving memory

Monica Winifred Smith
Devoted Wife, Mum and Granny
7 March 1932 – 7 March 2007

William Peter Smith
Beloved Husband, Dad and Grampy
6 March 1928 – 6 December 2008

Ordinary people, extraordinary lives
forever at peace with

Martin William Smith
A Dear Son and Brother
17 November 1954 – 15 June 1973

I will be his God
and he shall be my son.

Graham And Bette Jenkins – Dearly Loved By Their Family

A gravestone at St. John’s Churchyard,
Boreham Road, Warminster,
photographed by Danny Howell
on the afternoon of
Monday 30th April 2012.

The inscription reads:

Cherished
Memories of
Graham Morgan
Jenkins
Beloved husband of
Bette
Dearest dad and grandad
Died Peacefully
Dec. 21st 1968
Aged 53.

Also in Loving Memory
of Clarice Beatrice
(Bette) Jenkins, his wife
Who died June 25th 1975
Aged 57
Dearly Loved By Their Family

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